Fleet Operations Manager

Shivtara Grain Milling; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shivtara Grain Milling in Hyderabad, India seeks an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee and optimize freight operations, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce costs across a sizable regional fleet.

You will lead route planning, carrier relationships, load matching, and KPI tracking, while supervising drivers, mechanics and support staff to ensure safe, cost-effective deliveries and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance or transportation in South India managing a fleet over 50 vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of truck repairs and maintenance.
• Proven track record of success in freight management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize freight operations to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and supervise timely repairs.
• Plan routes to minimize fuel use and maximize utilization.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers to secure competitive rates.
• Identify and match return freight opportunities with available truck capacity.
• Monitor and control costs related to return freight (fuel, tolls).
• Track KPIs such as empty km, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and develop drivers, mechanics, cleaners, and support staff.

Skills

Fleet management

Maintenance

Transportation

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Route optimization

Job description

Job Summary

Need an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee and optimize freight operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation and fleet management, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and reducing costs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintenance: Ensure all vehicles are in good condition and supervise repairs on a timely basis
• Route Planning: Analyze and optimize routes to reduce fuel consumption and increase utilization.
• Carrier Management: Build and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers to secure competitive rates for freight
• Load Matching: Identify and match return freight opportunities with available truck capacity
• Cost Control: Monitor and control costs associated with return freight, including fuel, tolls.
• Performance Metrics: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as empty km, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a team of drivers, mechanic, cleaners and providing guidance, training, and support to ensure successful operations.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Compliance: Ensure all renewals and permits are in place.
• Freight Planning: Develop and implement strategies to minimize empty km and maximize freight.

Preferred candidate profile

• Age between 30 - 40 years
• 3+ years of experience in fleet management, maintenance or transportation in South India managing a fleet over 50 vehicles
• Strong knowledge of truck repairs and maintenance
• Proven track record of success in freight management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team

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